2008 Tesla Roadster vs 2024 Volkswagen Golf
Which is bigger, the 2008 Tesla Roadster or 2024 Volkswagen Golf?
Key dimensions: length, width, height
The 2024 Volkswagen Golf is an additional 33.6 cm longer than the 2008 Tesla Roadster, giving it a more elongated and sleek profile. The 2024 Volkswagen Golf gains you 7 cm in width, likely providing extra elbow room inside compared to the 2008 Tesla Roadster, but you'll need more caution when navigating tight city streets. The difference in height is dramatic, with the 2024 Volkswagen Golf standing 35.6 cm taller than the 2008 Tesla Roadster. The 2024 Volkswagen Golf has a 26.9 cm longer wheelbase, which often translates to extra "stretch-out" room in the back.
Measurements
Length
394.6 cm
428.2 cm (+33.6)
Height
112.7 cm
148.3 cm (+35.6)
Body width
171.9 cm
178.9 cm (+7)
Width including mirrors
185.1 cm
207.3 cm (+22.2)
Ground clearance
13 cm
N/A
Wheelbase
235.1 cm
262 cm (+26.9)
Footprint
DriveSize footprint is overall length multiplied by body width.
6.8 m²
7.7 m² (+0.9)
How each car compares with its class average
Length
394.6 cm
51.9 cm shorter than the average Sports car
428.2 cm
13 cm longer than the average Hatchback
Height
112.7 cm
16.7 cm shorter than the average Sports car
148.3 cm
0.4 cm taller than the average Hatchback
Body width
171.9 cm
15.3 cm narrower than the average Sports car
178.9 cm
2.4 cm wider than the average Hatchback
Width including mirrors
185.1 cm
24.1 cm narrower than the average Sports car
207.3 cm
7.8 cm wider than the average Hatchback
Ground clearance
13 cm
1.5 cm more ground clearance than the average Sports car
N/A
Wheelbase
235.1 cm
28.4 cm shorter wheelbase than the average Sports car
262 cm
2.9 cm longer wheelbase than the average Hatchback
Footprint
DriveSize footprint is overall length multiplied by body width.
6.8 m²
1.6 m² smaller footprint than the average Sports car
7.7 m²
0.3 m² larger footprint than the average Hatchback
Front view
Cargo Capacity: which has more space?
Standard and largest cargo capacity
With its seats up, the 2024 Volkswagen Golf has 381 L of space for your belongings, which is average for its segment.
Measurements
Standard cargo capacity (VDA)
The standard cargo capacity using VDA, the method commonly used globally.
This is the manufacturer's normal published figure; it does not imply a particular seat configuration.
N/A
381 L
How each car compares with its class average
Standard cargo capacity (VDA)
The standard cargo capacity using VDA, the method commonly used globally.
This is the manufacturer's normal published figure; it does not imply a particular seat configuration.
N/A
381 L
38 L more cargo volume than the average Hatchback
Rear view
Details
Doors, seats, weight, maneuverability
The 2-door 2008 Tesla Roadster means slightly less convenience for rear-seat access compared to the 2024 Volkswagen Golf. Passenger space changes considerably here, as the 2024 Volkswagen Golf includes 3 more seats than the 2008 Tesla Roadster. The two cars have a shared turning circle of 11.1 m. The 72 kg weight difference is enough to influence fuel efficiency and brake wear over the long term.
Measurements
Doors
2
5 (+3)
Max. seats
2
5 (+3)
Turning circle
11.1 m
11.1 m
Curb weight
1,235 kg
1,307 kg (+72)
How each car compares with its class average
Turning circle
11.1 m
0.1 m smaller turning circle than the average Sports car
11.1 m
0.7 m larger turning circle than the average Hatchback
Curb weight
1,235 kg
340 kg lighter than the average Sports car
1,307 kg
54 kg heavier than the average Hatchback
DriveSize manoeuvrability
DriveSize manoeuvrability combines turning circle and footprint, with turning circle weighted more heavily.
A positive percentage means more manoeuvrable than the class average and a negative percentage means less manoeuvrable.
+7%
More manoeuvrable than the average Sports car
-6%
Less manoeuvrable than the average Hatchback
Parking
Will the 2008 Tesla Roadster or 2024 Volkswagen Golf fit in a standard parking space?
2008 Tesla Roadster parking fit score
DriveSize compares the car's width and length with typical parking-space sizes by region.
Vehicle dimensions are rounded up and available side or length clearance is rounded down.
Side clearance is based on body width where available; real spaces can vary because of mirrors, walls, pillars, kerbs, bay markings, and nearby cars.
For an average USA / Canada space: body side clearance is 51.5 cm per side, and length clearance is 77.5 cm at each end.
Body side clearance
51.5 cm
Length clearance (at each end)
77.5 cm
2024 Volkswagen Golf parking fit score
DriveSize compares the car's width and length with typical parking-space sizes by region.
Vehicle dimensions are rounded up and available side or length clearance is rounded down.
Side clearance is based on body width where available; real spaces can vary because of mirrors, walls, pillars, kerbs, bay markings, and nearby cars.
For an average USA / Canada space: body side clearance is 48 cm per side, and length clearance is 60.5 cm at each end.
Body side clearance
48 cm
Length clearance (at each end)
60.5 cm
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FAQs
Frequently asked questions
Vehicle specifications on this page are sourced from official Tesla and Volkswagen documentation. Unless the page identifies a specific trim, body style, powertrain or market version, DriveSize uses manufacturer-published specifications for the base model as its default reference. DriveSize standardises the published measurements and calculates the comparisons and derived figures shown. Figures can vary by market, model year, trim, powertrain, wheels, tyres and measurement method. How DriveSize sources and calculates these figures.